Smallville 2001
“Destiny is now.”
What is Smallville?
Smallville is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the show explores the origins of the world’s greatest hero.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 216
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 16, 2001
- Last aired
- May 13, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB, The CW
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Smallville is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the show explores the origins of the world’s greatest hero. The narrative follows the life of a young Clark Kent in the town of Smallville, Kansas, beginning with the arrival of the Krypton refugee on Earth. Throughout the series, Clark Kent navigates his tumultuous teen years while learning to harness his alien powers for good. He balances these emerging abilities with the typical challenges of adolescence, including family drama, young love, and the struggle to find his place in the world. The series documents his development from a teenager into the Man of Steel. Smallville debuted on October 16, 2001, on the WB Television Network and concluded on May 13, 2011. The program features actors including Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, and Kristin Kreuk. Viewers can access the series through various streaming platforms, digital storefronts, and physical media releases.
Should you watch it?
“Witness the formative years of Clark Kent as he discovers his powers in Smallville, Kansas.”
- explores the origins of a legendary hero
- balances teenage life with extraordinary abilities
- slow pacing in early seasons
- long series commitment
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven origin stories set within the DC Comics universe.
The series features themes of teenage struggles and supernatural events suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Oct 16, 2001
- E2 Metamorphosis Oct 23, 2001
- E3 Hothead Oct 30, 2001
- E4 X-Ray Nov 6, 2001
- E5 Cool Nov 13, 2001
- E6 Hourglass Nov 20, 2001
- E7 Craving Nov 27, 2001
- E8 Jitters Dec 11, 2001
- E9 Rogue Jan 15, 2002
- E10 Shimmer Jan 29, 2002
- E11 Hug Feb 5, 2002
- E12 Leech Feb 12, 2002
- E13 Kinetic Feb 26, 2002
- E14 Zero Mar 12, 2002
- E15 Nicodemus Mar 19, 2002
- E16 Stray Apr 16, 2002
- E17 Reaper Apr 23, 2002
- E18 Drone Apr 30, 2002
- E19 Crush May 7, 2002
- E20 Obscura May 14, 2002
- E21 Tempest May 21, 2002
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Vortex Sep 24, 2002
- E2 Heat Oct 1, 2002
- E3 Duplicity Oct 8, 2002
- E4 Red Oct 15, 2002
- E5 Nocturne Oct 22, 2002
- E6 Redux Oct 29, 2002
- E7 Lineage Nov 5, 2002
- E8 Ryan Nov 12, 2002
- E9 Dichotic Nov 19, 2002
- E10 Skinwalker Nov 26, 2002
- E11 Visage Jan 14, 2003
- E12 Insurgence Jan 21, 2003
- E13 Suspect Jan 28, 2003
- E14 Rush Feb 4, 2003
- E15 Prodigal Feb 11, 2003
- E16 Fever Feb 18, 2003
- E17 Rosetta Feb 25, 2003
- E18 Visitor Apr 15, 2003
- E19 Precipice Apr 22, 2003
- E20 Witness Apr 29, 2003
- E21 Accelerate May 6, 2003
- E22 Calling May 13, 2003
- E23 Exodus May 20, 2003
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Exile Oct 1, 2003
- E2 Phoenix Oct 8, 2003
- E3 Extinction Oct 15, 2003
- E4 Slumber Oct 22, 2003
- E5 Perry Oct 29, 2003
- E6 Relic Nov 5, 2003
- E7 Magnetic Nov 12, 2003
- E8 Shattered Nov 19, 2003
- E9 Asylum Jan 14, 2004
- E10 Whisper Jan 21, 2004
- E11 Delete Jan 28, 2004
- E12 Hereafter Feb 4, 2004
- E13 Velocity Feb 11, 2004
- E14 Obsession Feb 18, 2004
- E15 Resurrection Feb 25, 2004
- E16 Crisis Mar 3, 2004
- E17 Legacy Apr 14, 2004
- E18 Truth Apr 21, 2004
- E19 Memoria Apr 28, 2004
- E20 Talisman May 5, 2004
- E21 Forsaken (1) May 12, 2004
- E22 Covenant (2) May 19, 2004
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Crusade Sep 22, 2004
- E2 Gone Sep 29, 2004
- E3 Facade Oct 6, 2004
- E4 Devoted Oct 13, 2004
- E5 Run Oct 20, 2004
- E6 Transference Oct 27, 2004
- E7 Jinx Nov 3, 2004
- E8 Spell Nov 10, 2004
- E9 Bound Nov 17, 2004
- E10 Scare Dec 1, 2004
- E11 Unsafe Jan 26, 2005
- E12 Pariah Feb 2, 2005
- E13 Recruit Feb 9, 2005
- E14 Krypto Feb 16, 2005
- E15 Sacred Feb 23, 2005
- E16 Lucy Mar 2, 2005
- E17 Onyx Apr 13, 2005
- E18 Spirit Apr 20, 2005
- E19 Blank Apr 27, 2005
- E20 Ageless May 4, 2005
- E21 Forever May 11, 2005
- E22 Commencement May 18, 2005
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Arrival Sep 29, 2005
- E2 Mortal Oct 6, 2005
- E3 Hidden Oct 13, 2005
- E4 Aqua Oct 20, 2005
- E5 Thirst Oct 27, 2005
- E6 Exposed Nov 3, 2005
- E7 Splinter Nov 10, 2005
- E8 Solitude Nov 17, 2005
- E9 Lexmas Dec 8, 2005
- E10 Fanatic Jan 12, 2006
- E11 Lockdown Jan 19, 2006
- E12 Reckoning Jan 26, 2006
- E13 Vengeance Feb 2, 2006
- E14 Tomb Feb 9, 2006
- E15 Cyborg Feb 16, 2006
- E16 Hypnotic Mar 30, 2006
- E17 Void Apr 6, 2006
- E18 Fragile Apr 13, 2006
- E19 Mercy Apr 20, 2006
- E20 Fade Apr 27, 2006
- E21 Oracle May 4, 2006
- E22 Vessel May 11, 2006
Frequently asked questions
What is Smallville about?
The series follows the life of a young Clark Kent as he learns to control his powers.
Who created the show?
Smallville was created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.
When did the series air?
The show debuted on October 16, 2001 and concluded on May 13, 2011.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in the town of Smallville, Kansas.
Is this a Superman show?
It depicts the journey of Clark Kent before he fully embraces his destiny as the Man of Steel.